Chapter 116

Epic 116

The minutes ticked by, each one seeming to stretch into an eternity. Kyrian's mind raced, trying to process the truth about his father, and the potential danger he was in.

Finally, the door swung open once more, and Inspector John returned, his face a mask of anger.

"He's coming," he growled, his eyes fixed on Kyrian. "Your father's on his way here, and when he arrives, I'm going to give him a choice. He can either surrender himself or watch you die.

"You can't do that!" Kyrian shouted, his voice cracking with desperation. "He's my father, you can't hurt him!

John's lips curled into a cruel smirk. "Oh, but I can, Kyrian. And I will. Unless, of course, you help me bring him in. Help me put an end to his reign of terror once and for all."

Kyrian froze, his mind reeling. His father, a terrorist? It was impossible to believe. And yet, the evidence was mounting against him.

"You want me to betray my father?" Kyrian said, his voice shaking. "I can't do that. I won't."

Inspector Jo